For customers utilizing the Concurrent Plans Processing (CPP) System, please click link to view the job copy printing instructions as the official printed job copy of the plan set must be at the job site which is especially critical for inspections.
Effective October 1, 2008, the Building Department will be implementing a revised fee schedule. This is the first increase in more than seven years and is necessary due to increased costs in providing services. The revised Fee Schedule is available on this website under heading “Get a Permit” then clicking onto “Fee Schedule”. Please click link to view flyer of this notice.
Permit fees established by various departments (Building, Department of Planning and Zoning, Department of Environmental Resources Management, Fire, Public Works) involved in the permitting process entitle the applicant to an initial review of the plans and a rework. Once the plans have been disapproved for a second time a rework fee is assessed to cover the cost of the additional review, each rejection thereafter results in an additional rework fee.
Currently, we collect the rework fees at the end of the process when the permit is issued. This practice has resulted in Miami-Dade County not recovering cost for services provided when projects are abandoned.
Therefore, effective October 1, 2008 all outstanding rework fees must be paid prior to submitting the plans for rework. For your convenience, these fees can be paid in person or through the website at www.miamidade.gov/building.
This change in the collection time is being made in order for Miami-Dade County to collect fees due at the time that services are rendered. Your understanding is appreciated.
Thank you.
This is to let you know that at the September 15, 2008 conference call meeting, the Florida Building Commission decided to postpone the effective date of the 2007 Florida Building Code from December 31, 2008 to March 1, 2009.
The purpose of the delay was to provide additional time [due to cancellation of the August 2008 meetings] necessary to review and take action on the proposed glitch code changes and to allow both the glitch code change supplement including the 15% increase in energy efficiency of buildings and the first edition of the 2007 Florida Building Code to go into effect at the same time as planned.
The Building Department has an expedited review process available for commercial, industrial, and residential “green” building certified projects. Please click link to view ordinance.
Amador Barzaga of the Mechanical Inspections Section was honored at a presentation by the Mayor, County Manager and a Commissioner for going above and beyond in customer service. Please click link for more details.
In order to allow for both the 2008 Energy Code and the 2007 Florida Building Code to go into effect at the same time and to be consistent with the effective date of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, the Commission decided to postpone the effective date of the 2007 Florida Building Code from October 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008. For additional informaiton, please click onto link.
The Building Department is a proud recipient of the National Association of Counties Achievement Award 2008 for the CPP System. Please click link for more details.
Effective Friday, February 29, 2008, all A-Team plans will be processed through the Concurrent Plans Processing (CPP) System. To view the CPP Guidelines, please click link for more details.
The Board of County Commissioners amended Ordinance 08-14 which established new requirements for water use efficiency fixtures in new construction and also re-metering in certain occupancies. These code changes will be effective January 1, 2009. Please click link for more details.
Effective June 2, 2008, The Miami-Dade Permitting and Inspection Center will be closing at 4:00 P.M. Our new hours of operation will be from 7:30 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Effective Friday, February 29, 2008, all A-Team plans will be processed through the Concurrent Plans Processing (CPP) System. Please click link for more details.
On December 13, 2007 the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) declared Modified Phase III Water Restrictions effective January 15, 2008.
Effective Monday, January 14, 2008, municipal permit applicants who come to the Permitting and Inspection Center to obtain review from the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department and/or the Department of Environmental Resources Management must submit two (2) sets of plans and a municipal intake application to the Permit Records Section. A process number will be assigned and plans and application will be routed to the appropriate departments for review. Once plan review has been completed, you will be notified via telephone call or e-mail notification. Status of review and plan disapproval comments can be tracked by visiting the Building Department’s website at www.miamidade.gov/building/. Thank you for your cooperation.
Roofing Contractors can now submit a CD ROM containing the documents required for a Miami-Dade County Building Department roof permit. The CPP system allows the electronic review of permits by multiple reviewers and departments, thus expediting the permitting process.
Effective October 1, 2007, pursuant to Section 553.844, Florida Statutes, when an existing roof is replaced on a site built single family residence, townhouse or duplex certain hurricane mitigation retrofits must take place. Please click onto link for details.
Effective October 1, 2007, pursuant to Section 553.844, Florida Statutes require that when an existing roof is replaced on a site-built single family residence certain retrofits must take place.
A new building permit category for “Waterproofing” systems has been created. Effective October 1, 2007 all permits for waterproofing will be issued using the new building permit Category 109. Category 109 Waterproofing permits will be required whether the deck area to be waterproofed is above occupied or unoccupied spaces.
Announcing a newly enhanced Permitting & Inspection Interactive Voice Response System that is available at the new phone number of 305-591-7966 with a variety of services available 24/7. Please click attachment for additional information.
This new device allows individuals to obtain emergency power from portable generators without all those extension cords throughout their home. For additional information, click on the link above.
Please click onto this link to find a list of Notices of Acceptance (NOA) that have been officially removed by the Building Code Compliance Office (BCCO), Product Control Division, and are no longer acceptable in applying for building permits.
Additional information can also be viewed on the BCCO website at www.miamidade.gov/buildingcode for the status of all NOA that are currently available.
Grounding Pool Decks (Section 680.26 of the 2005 National Electrical Code) Allowing a single #8 AWG bare copper wire to be used to ground swimming pool decks: Effective April 5, 2007, the Building Department will accept an alternate equal potential bonding grid of one, #8, solid copper conductor, placed 18 inches to 24 inches from the inside edge of the pool wall encompassing 360 degrees with four (4) equally spaced bonding points to the pool steel. The equal potential bonding grid needs to be 6 inches to 8 inches below grade and secured in place. Please click onto link for more details.
Office of Insurance Regulation's top rating results in property insurance discounts for County residents. For additional details, click onto this link.
Effective February 12, 2007, the Miami Dade Health Department's Branch of Septic Tank and Well Permitting is located at the Permitting & Inspection Center, 11805 SW 26 Street, first floor, phone number 786-315-2444. Septic tank and well permitting for unincorporated Dade will be received and issued at this branch location for a One Stop Shop of permitting services. Click onto link for more information.
Announcing a Graduated Penalty System effective on Monday, February 5, 2007 that will stop the further review of any given trade discipline that has been disapproved three (3) times. In order for the review process to continue for that particular discipline, the design professional will be required to meet with the plans examiner to resolve and/or clarify pending issues.
This new system will reduce delays caused by plans that are submitted for review multiple times without the necessary corrections or supplemental information. Please click onto link for additional details.
Announcing the implementation of a Plans Advancement System effective February 5, 2007 that will allow good quality plans with minor deviations to be "Approved as Noted" as well as an expedited procedure for obtaining the final approval. Please click the link for a Notice with additional information.
Please click link for the County Manager's memo to the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners with the survey results. Four (4) out of five (5) customers which included developers, contractors, homeowners and others reported that County staff provided excellent services at the Permitting & Inspection Center. The County keeps striving to "deliver excellence every day" and be responsive to customer service needs. Thank you for helping us to enhance our services by completing the customer survey forms and depositing these forms in the customer survey boxes located throughout the Permitting & Inspection Center.
The effective date of the 2006 Supplement to the 2004 Edition of the Florida Building Code will be December 8, 2006. Please click this link for more information.
To place and keep a generator permanently in an outside location, a permit is required. Follow these permit guidelines for the installation of a Permanent Generator.
Please click onto link to view a helpful and informative Open Permits video shown on Miami-Dade TV. You can now watch Miami-Dade TV programs online anytime, anywhere, On-Demand, by simply logging onto www.miamidade.gov/ondemand.
http://www.miamidade.gov/ondemand /library/programs/open_permits_lo_res.asp
Starting June 1, 2006 a Building Code Compliance Office's (BCCO) Contractor Licensing staff person is available at the Permitting and Inspection Center to assist customers.
Roofing Inspections Notice for Roofing Permit Holders-Requesting that an OSHA approved ladder be available at the jobsite on day of inspection for use by inspector to expedite roofing inspection process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Here are a few questions that people have asked the Building Department. If you do not find the answer you are looking for here please visit the frequently asked questions (FAQ's) section of our website for a complete list of questions. If you do not find the answer there please contact our office.
Where do I get a permit?
There are different building jurisdictions. Each city has it's own building official who issues building permits for work within that city's limits. If you live in unincorporated Miami-Dade County or the City of West Miami, the Miami-Dade County Building Department will issue building permits.
How can I view or obtain copies of the original building plans of my home or commercial property? You must schedule an appointment to view or obtain copies of your plans. Appointments are scheduled Monday through Friday during the hours from 7:30am to 3:00pm.
How will I know when I need inspections?
Inspections depend on what is involved in the project. Simply stated, an inspection is required prior to covering up any part of the construction.
Why did the bank put a hold in my credit card account when I tried to pay for permit fees?
Banking institutions have their own business regulations, which are completely unrelated to our online payment applications and out of our control to amend. Once a transaction is submitted, if it is rejected due to address issues, the issuing bank locks the funds for 2 to 3 days depending on those individual regulations. After that time has elapsed the funds are released, and only the successful transaction is charged to the customer’s account. The fact that the transactions are rejected once the bank issues the warning is indeed a good security procedure to protect the customers against fraudulent charges.
Why was my credit card payment rejected?
Credit card transactions are often rejected by the credit card company when the billing address that you entered in the web page does not match with address the credit card company has on record.
